Episode 14: Don't Fear the Reapers

The buzz has been HUGE but if you haven't heard, the biggest release this week has got to be Mass Effect 3 coming to PC, Xbox360, and PS3. This is the final chapter of the Mass Effect trilogy and as Shepard you are trying to unite the galaxy against the Reapers (an advanced machine race bent on eliminating all organic life).

Mass Effect 3 features a star studded cast of voice overs including Martin Sheen, Seth Green, Tricia Helfer, Carrie Anne Moss, and a few others the sci-fi fans will recognize.

One of the coolest things about the Mass Effect series is that decisions you make not only affect the game you are playing, but the next game in the series! So if you've played the other games, your experience will be much different from players new to the series as well as other veterans making it a truly unique gaming adventure.

If you're new to the series and have 20 minutes to kill, watch these videos for a damn good recap of the past 2 games:





Along with Mass Effect 3, there is a pretty good sized list of games hitting the market this week.

Grab your favorite Louisville Slugger and oil up that glove, Major League Baseball 2K12 hits PC, Xbox360, PS3, PS2, DS, and PSP this week and The Perfect Game Challenge is back with it. The players with the 8 best perfect games will compete at the end in a tournament worth $1 million!



PS3 owners will also have the choice of getting their baseball fix from MLB 12: The Show (also on Vita). The coolest new feature there being you can "crossplay" and switch MID-GAME from your PS3 to your Vita and vice versa.



Capcom is at it again with what may be the best mashup fighter ever, Street Fighter x Tekken! Not rocket science here, Street Fighter characters and Tekken characters face off. Bonus fighters include Pac-Man, Mega Man, and Cole from the Infamous games.



For the aerial combat fans, Top Gun: Hard Lock hits Xbox360 and PS3 this week. Has nothing to do with the movie except that you fly in a jet.



So there you have it, lots of games hitting the market and Mass Effect 3 obviously being the biggest news out there.

Before I head out, I wanted to tell everyone to stop by and visit my buddies over at Power Ups Not Included for some great gamer blogs, podcasts, insights, and all kinds of gamer chatter.

Until next time, get out there and get your game on!